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Bessie (2015)
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Dee Rees
Writing:
- Dee Rees
- Horton Foote
- Bettina Gilois
Stars:
Release Date: 2015-05-16
6.3/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 107
Carl Van Vechten
Bessie Smith
Jack Gee
Lucille
Clarence
William 'Pa' Rainey
Viola
Langston Hughes
Fania Van Vechten
Ma Rainey
Richard
John Hammond
Frank Walker
Ma's Main Girl
Bessie's Dancer
Detroit Theater Manager
Sharkish Man
Doreen Dupree
Rehearsal Director
Swarm Boy #1
Swarm Boy #2
Night Club Owner
Stage Hand
Host
Vanity Fair Editor
Chorus Girl #1
Chorus Girl #2
Roadie #1
Roadie #2
Etta Johnson
Benny Goodman
Marguerite d'Alvarez
Harry Pace
Jack Gee Jr.
Ma's Dancer
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